Food Shortage And Pass In Bread During The World War II

During the World War II, Turkey has managed to stay out of the war although it was difficult. However, the country has suffered from economic difficulties. Application of war period had difficult situations for people and the level of production decreased since young people were enlisted. The people, who lived in poverty in the big cities, could not get their own necessities. The people, who did not see the war, saw severely hunger and poverty. The application of pass in bread was applied within the framework of the national conservation law convicted citizens to be able to live with only bread. The bread distribution application, which did not influence the rich people, influenced badly the poor people. The government tried to protect its officers and soldiers on the subject of food supply. Jobbery showed itself at the top level, and the easy way of making Money often used. The government did not success on the precautions of difficulties. Although the difficulties decreased after the end of war was seen, shortage of food supply went on after the period of war. The people saw Republican People’s Party as a reason of the difficulties and they powered to the party in selections, which were made in 1950. The justification of pass in bread application, which was in effect in 1942 and 1946, modes of administration, vicissitudes which occured in the enforcement process and rationing system, are interpreted in this work.

Keywords

Pass in Bread, The World War II, National Conversation Law, The Shortage of Food Supply